McMillan shines in reserve, Weber State beats Southern Utah

McMillan shines in reserve, Weber State beats Southern Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Dontae McMillan ran 13 times for 138 yards and a touchdown, and Weber State rallied for a 19-16 win over Southern Utah.

McMillan’s first carry came late in the third quarter after starter Josh Davis left the game due to an apparent left leg injury. McMillan scored a 43-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter to tie it at 16. Kyle Thompson’s 19-yard field goal gave Weber State a 19-16 lead with 10:02 remaining.

La’akea Kaho’ohanohano-Davis blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give Southern Utah a 6-3 lead late in the second quarter.